Quotes from Pass Christian Educators
Dr. Sue Matheson Previous Superintendent of the Pass Christian School District.
Most of the world only knew Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans. It hit here in Pass Christian. Pass Christian was wiped off the map.
Thinking Maps have had a tremendous role in achievement. They are a wonderful tool for all students. They are a tool they can use for the rest of their lives. Our students performed at a level 5 and met AYP. This tells you about the strength and quality of our school district.
Dr. Matheson graduated from the University of Southern Mississippi with a B.S., M.Ed., and Ed. D. During her tenure as Superintendent, the district has maintained Level 5 (highest) state accreditation, met NCLB/AYP standards annually, and been recognized as having a National Blue Ribbon High School. Her efforts in rebuilding the district after Hurricane Katrina received national attention.
Beth John is currently the Superintent of the Pass Christian School District. Previously she was the Director of Curriculum/ Instruction and District Test Coordinator for the Pass Christian School District.
The rest of the world thinks Katrina is over. The storm is a part of our hearts and a part of our past. 85% of our students and staff lost everything.
3% scored a 4 before Thinking Maps. Over 30% scored a 4 after the maps were implemented. Thinking Maps are not just a school tool. They are a life tool.
Mrs. John graduated from Mississippi State University with a B.S and Masters in Elementary Education. She earned her Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern Mississippi where she also served as an adjunct professor. Mrs. John has twenty-three years experience in education.
Teresa Allen Director of Personnel and Federal Programs for the Pass Christian School District
Thinking Maps were there before the storm and were there after the storm.
They are a part of the dialogue for learning. They provided the continuity we needed after the storm. Thinking Maps are a way learners can express their learning.
Mrs. Allen earned her B.S. from the University of Guam, M.Ed. from the University of North Florida, and Specialist degree in Educational Leadership from the University of Southern Mississippi. She is a National Board Certified Counselor.
Joe Nelson Pass Christian Middle School Principal
We look at elementary school students for integration into middle school. Students develop a strong foundation by using maps, then they have the opportunity to build upon it. Had to create something from nothing; had to go from ground zero to something.
Mr. Nelson earned his Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology at Jackson State University, Jackson, MS. in 1990, and Masters of Arts in Education Leadership at University of Southern Miss., Long Beach, MS in 2004. Mr. Nelson was Mississippi Technology Teacher of the Year in 1997 and 2002.
Suzanne Ishee Quest/Fine Arts Teacher at Pass Christian Middle School.
Children go joyfully into learning. Learning is life-long. Thinking Maps use the same processes.
We can’t teach the maps in isolation. We use every map every day. The Thinking Maps® go along with state standards... we automatically have a tool for assessment.
Mrs. Ishee earned her B.S. from the University of Tennessee-Martin in English and her M.Ed. in Special Education from the University of Mississippi. She has taught in the classroom for thirty one years. Mrs. Ishee also served as the Director of Education, Team Programming, and Residential Services at the South Mississippi Regional Center in Long Beach, Mississippi and Adjunct Professor for the Mississippi Gulf Coast Junior College. She is a Fellow of the Live Oak writing project.
